RIDGID TS3650 manual Using Featherboards for Thru- Sawing, Using Featherboards for Non Thru-Sawing

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Using Featherboards for Thru- Sawing

Featherboards are not employed for thru-sawing operations when using the miter gauge.

Featherboards are used to keep the work in contact with the fence and table as shown, and to help stop kickbacks.

Use the T-slots in the rip fence to attach a 7-1/2" high flat facing board, the full length of the fence, as shown.

Mount featherboards to facing board and table as shown, so that leading edges of featherboards will support workpiece.

WARNING: Make sure the feath- erboard against the edge presses only on the uncut portion (in front of the blade). It might otherwise pinch the blade in the kerf and cause a kickback.

Before starting the operation (switch “OFF” and blade below table surface):

1.Install featherboards so they exert pressure on the workpiece; be positive they are securely attached.

2.Make sure by trial that the feather- boards will stop a kickback if one should occur.

WorkFeatherboard

SupportFacing

Board

FeatherboardWorkpiece

Push Stick

Using Featherboards for Non Thru-Sawing

Featherboards are not employed during non thru-sawing operations when using the miter gauge.

Use featherboards for all other non thru-sawing operations (when sawblade guard must be removed). Featherboards are used to keep the work in contact with the fence and table as shown and to stop kickbacks.

Use the T-slots in the rip fence to attach a 7-1/2" high flat facing board, the full length of the fence, as shown.

WARNING: Always use push

blocks, push sticks and featherboards when making non- through cuts to reduce the risk of serious personal injury.

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